UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from_______to_______ ————————————————————— Commission file number 000-23939 ————————————————————— COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter ...

In a Wednesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle said his company needs more clarity about global tariff decisions in order to plan for what's to come."It's a dampening effect," he said. "But, more importantly, we need some surety about what is going to happen, what's the future."President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to deliver on his campaign promises to inflate tariffs for some of the U.S.'s biggest trading partners, raises taxes on goods from China by 10%. He also rai ...

Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM ) released Q4 2024 results , with the first quarter of growth in at least 18 months and guiding for a modest revenue increase in FY25. The market did not take the newsLong-only investment, evaluating companies from an operational, buy-and-hold perspective.Quipus Capital does not focus on market-driven dynamics and future price action. Instead, our articles focus on operational aspects, understanding the long-term earnings power of companies, the competitive dynamics ...

Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) reported fourth-quarter 2024 results, wherein both top and bottom lines increased year over year. Sales beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.The company experienced a return to sales growth and anticipates continued expansion in 2025 across most brands and regions. COLM has made significant strides in inventory reduction, cost savings through its Profit Improvement Program and shareholder returns via buybacks and dividends. The company is advancing its ACCELERATE Growth Strat ...

For the quarter ended December 2024, Columbia Sportswear (COLM) reported revenue of $1.1 billion, up 3.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.80, compared to $1.86 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.38% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.92, the EPS surprise was -6.25%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Str ...

Columbia Sportswear (COLM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.80 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.92 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.86 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -6.25%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of outdoor gear would post earnings of $1.36 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.56, delivering a surprise of 14.71%.Over the last four quar ...

Columbia Sportswear Company. CFO Commentary and Financial Review Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 February 4, 2025 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation does not constitute an offer or invitation for the sale or purchase of securities and has been prepared solely for informational purposes. This presentation contains forward-looking statements wilthin the meaning of the federal securities laws regarding Columbia Sportswear Company's business opportunities and anlicipated results of operations. Forwa ...

Financial Performance - Net sales for Q4 2024 increased by 3% to $1,096.6 million compared to Q4 2023[5] - Operating income for Q4 2024 rose by 21% to $137.3 million, representing 12.5% of net sales, compared to 10.7% in Q4 2023[5] - Diluted earnings per share for Q4 2024 increased by 16% to $1.80, despite a $6.4 million discrete tax valuation allowance expense impacting EPS by $0.11[5][13] - Full year 2024 net sales decreased by 3% to $3,368.6 million compared to 2023[15] - Full year 2024 operating income decreased by 13% to $270.7 million, or 8.0% of net sales[16] - For the year ended December 31, 2024, net sales were $3,368,582, a decrease of 3.4% compared to $3,487,203 in 2023[46] - The diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $3.82, down from $4.09 in 2023, a decrease of 6.6%[46] Future Projections - The company plans for 2025 net sales growth of 1.0% to 3.0%, projecting sales between $3.40 billion and $3.47 billion[28] - Expected gross margin for 2025 is approximately 51%, an increase of 80 basis points from 2024[28] - Capital expenditures for 2025 are planned to be in the range of $60 to $80 million[31] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased $317.8 million of common stock during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024[5][23] - The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on March 21, 2025[26] Cash and Assets - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $531,869 as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 51.8% from $350,319 in 2023[48] - Total assets increased to $2,975,265 as of December 31, 2024, compared to $2,939,013 in 2023, marking a growth of 1.2%[44] Expenses and Income - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $1,443,906 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $1,416,313 in 2023, an increase of 1.9%[46] - The company experienced a net cash provided by operating activities of $491,042 for the year ended December 31, 2024, down from $636,297 in 2023[48] - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $223,273, down from $251,400 in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 11.2%[46] Brand Performance - In the United States, net sales decreased by 1% to $682,287 thousand from $689,440 thousand year-over-year[50] - Europe, Middle East and Africa showed significant growth with a 24% increase in net sales to $161,551 thousand compared to $130,743 thousand in 2023[50] - The Columbia brand net sales for the twelve months decreased by 1% to $2,917,678 thousand from $2,935,145 thousand year-over-year[53] - SOREL brand experienced a substantial decline of 29% in net sales for the twelve months, totaling $238,266 thousand compared to $336,688 thousand in 2023[53] - Direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel net sales for the twelve months increased by 1% to $1,634,224 thousand from $1,613,200 thousand in 2023[53] - Apparel, Accessories and Equipment category net sales remained stable with no percentage change, totaling $2,687,174 thousand for the twelve months[53] - The footwear category saw a significant decline of 16% in net sales for the twelve months, dropping to $681,408 thousand from $810,606 thousand in 2023[53] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to continue executing its ACCELERATE Growth Strategy to enhance growth opportunities and manage expenses effectively[40] - The company reported a constant-currency net sales growth as a non-GAAP financial measure, indicating a need for further analysis of underlying performance trends[50]

It’s been over a year since my last article about Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM ). I rated the company as a “Buy.” I believed it was a relatively safe play in the apparel space with anAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alph ...

Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) gears up to unveil its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on Feb. 4, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.08 billion, which indicates a 1.8% increase from the year-ago period.In the past 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings has remained unchanged at $1.86 per share, which is in-line with the reported figure in the same quarter last year. COLM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 36.5%, on ave ...